Obituaries

Nadine May Manley

Nadine May Manley

Sep 4, 2023

Nadine May McClelland Manley was born on February 8, 1935 in Independence, Missouri. She went home to be with her Lord on September 4, 2023. She was the daughter of George and Nellie (Nye) McClelland. She has a surviving sister, Connie Kingore, and two other siblings who preceded her in death: George Jr. and Bill McClelland. Nadine attended Ottawa and...

Michael Steven Pfannenstiel

Michael Steven Pfannenstiel

Sep 4, 2023

Michael Steven Pfannenstiel, 72, of Auburn, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born January 8, 1951, in Topeka, KS, the son of Leonard and Nellie (Greg) Pfannenstiel. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1969. Michael was employed by Goodyear Tires for 39 years, until his retirement.Michael married Cynthia Davis-Lira on September 19,...

Delbert Ray Tuttle

Delbert Ray Tuttle

Aug 24, 2023

Delbert R. Tuttle, 90, of Tecumseh, passed away on August 24, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.On Tuesday morning, April 18, 1933, a baby boy was born to William Ray and Della (Augustine) Tuttle at a little house near 6th Street and Branner in Topeka, Kansas. They named him Delbert Ray. He was the youngest of three brothers.The family...

Joseph Scott Neal

Joseph Scott Neal

Aug 23, 2023

Joseph "Scott" Neal, 59, of Palm Springs Ca, fell asleep in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1963 to Clarence Gene Neal and Betty Jeanne Esquibel-Neal in Topeka, Kansas. Joseph graduated from Topeka West High School in 1982 before going to Baker University where he received a Bachelor's Degree...

Robert George Kahler

Robert George Kahler

Aug 23, 2023

Robert George "Bob" Kahler, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.He was born May 2, 1932, in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, the son of George and Vera (Murray) Kahler. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1949. He served as a Sergeant in the Army from 1952 - 1954.Bob was employed by Goodyear Tire...

Connie S. Mclean

Connie S. Mclean

Aug 21, 2023

Connie S. McLean 82, of Topeka was born northwest of Howard, Kansas toDarrel D. and Cleda V. McLean. Connie grew up in and around Howard,playing in the fields while her parents farmed and making mud piesunder the front porch of their home. Connie attended school in Howardand graduated from Howard High School where she participated in PepClub, Glee Club and...

Roxanne Emmert-Davis

Roxanne Emmert-Davis

Aug 19, 2023

It is with great sadness and an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the passing of beloved wife, trusted friend, wonderful mother, and generous grandmother Roxanne Emmert-Davis.She passed peacefully, but unexpectedly, at home on 8/19/2023. Her family is deeply saddened to lose her, but they are eternally grateful for the time they had together. Lover of nature and always able...

Betsy Ruth Hamm

Betsy Ruth Hamm

Aug 18, 2023

Betsy Ruth Lyon Hamm, 84, passed away August 18, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born June 23, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa to Harold B. and Ruth Mercer Lyon. She grew up in Iowa and Fairway, KS. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1957. She attended the University of Kansas and later graduated from...

Robert D. Patterson

Robert D. Patterson

Aug 18, 2023

Robert D. "Bob" Patterson, 80, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS. Cremation will follow the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to NE Kansas Parkinson Association, PO Box 67342, Topeka, KS 66667-0342....

Gladys Irene Neuhaus

Gladys Irene Neuhaus

Aug 18, 2023

Gladys Neuhaus was born on June 6, 1936 in Nortonville, Kansas. She passed in her home on Friday, August 18, 2023 in the presence of her family. Gladys graduated from Nortonville High School in 1954 and attended Clarks Business School in Topeka the following year. She met her husband Allen through her brother Edwin when she was 12 years old....

Janice Lee Manker

Janice Lee Manker

Aug 18, 2023

Janice Lee Manker, 66, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.She was born August 16, 1957, in Saitama Ken, Japan, the daughter of Joseph and Melinda (Bekker) Stone. She graduated from Joplin (MO) High School and received certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Janice was employed by multiple nursing homes for several years, becoming disabled in 1996. Janice married...

Michael Shannon Pettit

Michael Shannon Pettit

Aug 16, 2023

Michael Shannon Pettit, 53, of Topeka, passed away at 6:49 p.m. on Wednesday August 16, 2023.He was born August 25, 1969, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Michael L. and Teresa (Zwiesler) Pettit. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1988. Michael was employed by Lardner Cut Stone for the last 10 years. Michael was engaged to Theresa...

Austin Mitchel Porter

Austin Mitchel Porter

Aug 13, 2023

Austin Mitchel Porter, 37, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.He was born October 30, 1985, in Meade, Kansas the son of Kenneth Mitchel and Jeanie K Porter. He graduated from Meade High School in 2004 and earned a bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in 2008 with a double major in communication and journalism.Austin was employed at Thrivent...

Cynthia Elaine Ronnekamp

Cynthia Elaine Ronnekamp

Aug 12, 2023

Cynthia Elaine "Cindy" Ronnekamp, 73, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.She was born August 24, 1949, in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Raymond Loren and Lenora May (Komrofske) Ronnekamp. She attended First Lutheran Church in Topeka. Cindy never married but lived with her brother, Loren L. Ronnekamp for all their lives. They resided in Greeley, Colorado and Las...

Carolyn Ann Frye

Carolyn Ann Frye

Aug 12, 2023

Carolyn Ann Frye, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1942, to the late L.F. "Bill" and Elma Secord in Topeka, Kansas.She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Ivan Raymond Frye. She is also survived by her children and grandchildren: Son Jeffrey and wife Sandy of Springfield,...

Linda Kay Clark

Linda Kay Clark

Aug 11, 2023

Linda Kay Clark, 64, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 17, 1959, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Herndon) Clark. Linda was employed by the Department of Revenue of Kansas for many years. Following that she began working as a receptionist for the Midwest Barber College. During...

Deborah Kay Love

Deborah Kay Love

Aug 11, 2023

Deborah Kay Love, 63, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.She was born February 29, 1960, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Allen and Randalin (Hohmann) Bargdill. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University, and a Master's Degree in Teaching from The University of Saint Mary. Deborah was a dedicated teacher for over 25 years. She...

Rita Ann Miller

Rita Ann Miller

Aug 11, 2023

Rita Ann (Hinricks) Miller, 62, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.She was born July 22, 1961, in Strong City, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School. Rita married Robert Bernard Miller on September 19, 1987 in Emporia. Survivors include her sons Joe Miller (Joni) of Berryton and Levi Miller of Hutchinson and her daughters Vietta Harold (T.J.) of...

Jose M. Alvarez

Jose M. Alvarez

Aug 10, 2023

Jose M. Alvarez, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born July 10, 1935 in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Ezequiel and Maxima Alvarez Del Real.Jose was employed by Reser's Fine Foods for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.Jose married Maria Del Socorro Sanchez on December...

Gerald E. Howarth

Gerald E. Howarth

Aug 9, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Howarth was born to Ivyl and Marie Howarth on July 12, 1938 in Perry, Iowa. His earthly sojourn ended Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. As God is the God of the living, not the dead, Jerry now is celebrating his eternal life with departed family members, including his parents, two sisters, a brother...

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